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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1 SECOND DAY, JANUARY 14, 2020 2020 REGULAR SESSION SECOND DAY MORNGING SESSION President Habib: “This Joint Session has been convened to receive the state of the state message from His Excellency, Senate Chamber, Olympia Governor Jay Inslee.” Tuesday, January 14, 2020 The President appointed a committee of honor to escort the The Senate was called to order at 11:46 a.m. by the President Supreme Court Justices to the House Chamber: Senators Sharon of the Senate, Lt. Governor Habib presiding. No roll call was Brown and Lisa Wellman and Representatives Robert Sutherland taken. and Javier Valdez. MOTION The President appointed a committee of honor to escort the statewide elected officials to the House Chamber: Senators On motion of Senator Liias, the reading of the Journal of the Annette Cleveland and Brad Hawkins and Representatives Mia previous day was dispensed with and it was approved. Gregerson and Gina Mosbrucker. MOTION The President appointed a committee of honor to advise His Excellency, Governor Jay Inslee, that the Joint Session had been On motion of Senator Liias, the Senate advanced to the fourth assembled and to escort him from his Chambers to the House order of business. Chamber: Senators Bob Hasegawa and Maureen Walsh and Representatives Sherry Appleton and Larry Hoff. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Sergeant at Arms Harstock announced the arrival of the State January 14, 2020 Supreme Court Justices at the chamber door. The committee of MR. PRESIDENT: honor consisting of Senators Sharon Brown and Lisa Wellman The Speaker has signed: and Representatives Robert Sutherland and Javier Valdez HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4402, escorted the Chief Justice and Justices to seats at the front of the HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4403, and the same are herewith transmitted. House Chamber. The members of the Supreme Court were MELISSA PALMER, Deputy Chief Clerk introduced by the President: Chief Justice Debra Stephens, Associate Chief Justice Charles Johnson, Justice Barbara SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT Madsen, Justice Susan Owes, Justice Charlie Wiggins, Justice Steven Gonzalez, Justice Cheryl Gordon-McCloud, Justice Mary Pursuant to Article 2, Section 32 of the State Constitution and Yu, and Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis. Senate Rule 1(5), the President announced the signing of and thereupon did sign in open session: Sergeant at Arms Harstock announced the arrival of the statewide elected officials at the chamber door. The committee MOTION of honor consisting of Senators Annette Cleveland and Brad Hawkins and Representatives Mia Gregerson and Gina At 11:49 a.m., on motion of Senator Liias, the Senate was Mosbrucker escorted the statewide elected officials to seats at the declared to be at ease subject to the call of the President for the front of the House Chamber. The statewide elected officials purpose of convening a Joint Session with the House of were introduced by the President: Secretary of State Kim Wyman, Representatives in the House Chamber. Treasurer Duane Davidson, Auditor Pat McCarthy, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and JOINT SESSION Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 4403, the Senate The President introduced officers and members of the Consular appeared at the doors of the House of Representatives and Association of Washington. requested admission to the Chamber. The Sergeant at Arms of The President introduced members and leaders of the the Senate, Mr. Andrew Staubitz, and the Sergeant at Arms of the Washington Indian Tribal Council. House, Mr. Sean Harstock, escorted the President of the Senate, The President introduced members of local governments and Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib; Senator Karen Keiser, Senator colleges and universities. Randi Becker and Senator Rebecca Saldaña to seats at the Rostrum. The senators were invited to seats within the Chamber. Sergeant at Arms Harstock announced the arrival of His Excellency, Governor Jay Inslee at the chamber door. The The Speaker (Representative Jinkins presiding) called upon committee of honor consisting of Senators Bob Hasegawa and President Habib to preside over the Joint Session. Maureen Walsh and Representatives Sherry Appleton and Larry Hoff escorted Governor Inslee to a seat at the Rostrum. The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Habib called the Joint Session to order. The Clerk called the roll of House The Washington State Patrol Honor Guard presented the members. The Clerk called the roll of Senate members. A colors. quorum of the Legislature was present. 2 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE The National Anthem was performed by the BACH Home today from a country that has reduced its carbon emissions by School Choir under the direction of Mrs. Ginger Christensen 27%, while increasing its GDP by 90%, Karin Olofsdotter, thank Gerchak and Mrs. Julie Gullett. you Madam Ambassador. The President led the Joint Session in the Pledge of Allegiance. And, I am certainly honored to be the first Washington governor to be able to say Madam Speaker. Laurie Jinkins. The prayer was offered by Imam Adam Jamal, Muslim Laurie. Mr. President, Madam Chief Justice, distinguished Association of Puget Sound. Justices of the Court, members of the Legislature, tribal leaders, Imam Jamal: “Thank you for giving me, my family who I state and local government officials, members of the Consular brought with me here today, the Muslim Association of Puget Corps, and most importantly, my fellow Washingtonians. Sound and the Muslim community the honor of giving this You know one of the best things about being governor is invocation on this special day. shining the light on how great Washington is, and I love this part The Quran says in chapter 49, verse 13 that humanity was of my job. I’m inspired by many Washington stories. I’m inspired created from a single pair of male and female, and made in by Fife High School senior who is here today. She’s the first different nations and tribes so that we may learn from one another. female quarterback in our state’s history to throw a touchdown This is a recognition of our shared humanity and the value of our pass for a football team. Welcome to Brynna Nixon. Brynna, diversity. May we continue to celebrate our diversity, stay true to thank you for being here. the principals of religious and personal freedom, and preserve I’m inspired by the development of Washington state’s newest these principals for our children and for generations to come. I apple, the Cosmic Crisp, which is on your desks. Several people begin with the name of God, the most merciful, the most from Washington State University are here, including the person who heads WSU’s apple breeding program, Kate Evans, and compassionate, who we call upon by many great names. Dear Agriculture School Dean André Wright. Congratulations to God, we thank You. Praise You. And sanctify Your name for all Washington State University for what they’ve done. that we have. For all of our blessings. The roofs over our heads, There are so many great things going on in our universities. I’m food in our bellies, and water to quench our thirst. Dear God, we inspired by the University of Washington team who developed an pray for peace and not war, righteousness and not irreverence, app to monitor a person’s breathing rate and detect an opioid justice and not tyranny, love and not hatred. We pray for overdose. Both the Cougars and the Huskies show how broad the compassion and not cruelty. We pray for faithfulness and not innovative culture is in our state and it is something we should hopelessness. We pray for trust and not mistrust. We pray for celebrate. good deeds that match what we teach, and we seek Your It is inspiring to see, in perhaps her second public appearance, protection from speech that undermines our common humanity. Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis, the first Native American to join We seek Your guidance in our pursuit of justice and compassion. our State Supreme Court. Thank you for stepping up to the plate. We seek Your help to be good stewards of our great state of Washington has felt deep losses this past year. Courageous first Washington, the state which You have entrusted us with. The responders have given their lives for us, as they do all too often. earth which You have blessed us with. Let us be kind and gentle We’ve lost: Okanogan County Fire District 3’s Assistant Fire to every living being and protect those who are our most Chief Christian Johnson; Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan vulnerable in our society. Let us serve them in the most Thompson; Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin DeRosier; beneficial of ways. Help us, dear God, to be the change that we Lynden Interim Police Chief Michael Knapp; Pierce County wish to see. Grant us the serenity to accept the things we can not Deputy Cooper Dyson; East Olympia Volunteer Fire Captain change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom John Ostergard; And a member of our military family on duty, to know the difference. Dear God, show us the truth as the truth Sergeant First Class Dustin Ard. and help us to act on it and defend it. Show us falsehood as false On behalf of all Washingtonians, I want to express our respect and help us to avoid it and protect ourselves against it. Protect and condolences for these families. our state’s leaders as they begin this new year. Guide them to do Last year we also lost Bill Ruckelshaus, a true statesman in what’s good and beneficial for our state and all the people in it.